National Medals of Arts awarded in Washington (14 images)

President Barack Obama awarded National Medals of Arts and Humanities to Al Pacino, Mel Tillis, Will Barnet, Charles Rosen, Emily Rauh Pulitzer, Teofilo Ruiz, Cathy Gorn, Andrew Delbanco, Martin Puryear and Rita Dove on Feb. 13, 2012.

President Barack Obama awards actor Al Pacino a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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President Barack Obama awards Mel Tillis a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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President Barack Obama awards artist Will Barnet a National Medal of Arts during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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A military aid holds a National Medal of Arts by President Barack Obama during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on February 13, 2012. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

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